Note: – Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund. – Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date. – Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

Siem Reap Eco-Adventure – 7 Days / 6 Nights

A 7-day immersive adventure for nature lovers and explorers. Leave the crowds behind to trek the sacred Phnom Kulen Mountain and stay with local families. Kayak through the flooded forests of Tonle Sap Lake, spot rare water birds at the Prek Toal Sanctuary, and experience life in a floating home. Includes a classic exploration of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm.

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Cambodia
Trip Duration
7 Day(s) 6 Night(s)

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Keywords : Angkor Wat , Cambodia , Community Tourism , Cultural Experience , Eco Tour , Kulen Mountain , Nature Travel , Prek Toal , Siem Reap , Tonle Sap

Trip code :WT-CODE 1150

Overview
Itinerary in Detail
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Day 1: Siem Reap arrival
Day 2: Siem Reap - Holy Kulen mountain
Day 3: Kulen Mountain – Siem Reap
Day 4: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap lake (Mechhrey floating village)
Day 5: Mechhrey Floating village – Prek Taol village – Bird watching
Day 6: Prek Taol village – Siem Reap
Day 7: Siem Reap – Departure

DAY 01: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (-/-/D)

Welcome to Siem Reap — the gateway to the temples of Angkor! Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring authentic Khmer cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 02: SIEM REAP – HOLY KULEN MOUNTAIN (B/L/D)

After breakfast, set off around 08:00 to explore the sacred Phnom Kulen Mountain, located about 40km north of Angkor Wat. Known as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, Phnom Kulen holds deep spiritual significance — it was here that King Jayavarman II declared independence from Java in 802 AD.

Drive through the lush countryside and ascend the mountain, stopping at a modern pagoda offering panoramic views of the Angkor plains. Visit the eight-meter-long reclining Buddha statue carved into the rock and cleanse your spirit at the Linga River, where holy waters flow over thousands of stone carvings.

Continue to the Waterfall of Phnom Kulen, a refreshing natural site where you can swim or simply enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by jungle serenity. If time permits, wander off the beaten path with your guide to explore quiet forest trails and ancient relics.

Tonight, share dinner with a local family and experience an overnight stay in a traditional village atop the mountain — a memorable glimpse into rural Cambodian life.
Overnight in a homestay on Kulen Mountain.

DAY 03: KULEN MOUNTAIN – SIEM REAP (B/L/-)

After breakfast at your homestay, continue exploring Phnom Kulen. Visit Srah Damrei, Damrei Krab, and Ang Prochiev Temple — important archaeological sites linked to the early Mahendraparvata civilization.

Descend the mountain and return to Siem Reap, stopping en route to visit the exquisite Banteay Srei Temple, renowned for its delicate pink sandstone carvings depicting scenes of Hindu mythology. Continue to Preah Dark Village and Banteay Samre Temple, known for its grand design and intricate bas-reliefs of Vishnu and Krishna.

Dinner on your own this evening.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 04: SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE – MECHREY FLOATING VILLAGE (B/-/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your morning at leisure, exploring Siem Reap’s cafés or boutiques at your own pace.

At 14:00, depart for Tonle Sap Lake and drive 30 minutes to Mechrey Floating Village. Board a wooden boat for a tranquil cruise through the floating community, where schools, homes, and shops rest on water. Take part in a monk blessing ceremony at the local pagoda, then enjoy kayaking through the floating village and mangrove forest while witnessing the golden sunset reflecting on the water.

This evening, experience genuine Cambodian hospitality with dinner and an overnight stay in a floating wooden house hosted by a local family.
Overnight at a homestay in Mechrey.

DAY 05: MECHREY FLOATING VILLAGE – PREK TOAL BIRD SANCTUARY (B/L/D)

Wake up early to the sounds of lake life and enjoy breakfast with your hosts. Around 08:00, set off by wooden boat toward Prek Toal Village, located within the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (about 45 minutes).

From there, switch to a kayak and paddle through the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, home to over 100 species of water birds — including pelicans, storks, and darters. Enjoy your packed lunch by the water’s edge before returning to the village.

In the afternoon, continue kayaking through floating homes and observe fishermen tending to their nets, gaining a rare, intimate view of life on Cambodia’s great lake. Enjoy dinner and your second night with a welcoming host family.
Overnight in a local floating house at Prek Toal.

DAY 06: PREK TOAL – SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLES (B/L/-)

After breakfast with your host family, take a one-hour boat transfer back to the pier, where your guide and driver await. Drive back to Siem Reap for a full day of temple exploration.

Visit the Jungle Temple of Ta Prohm, embraced by towering trees and massive roots — one of Angkor’s most evocative sites. Continue to the iconic Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument and a symbol of Cambodia’s spiritual heart. Built in the 12th century, its galleries depict epic stories from Hindu mythology.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then explore Angkor Thom, the final capital of the Khmer Empire, with its serene stone faces and grand terraces.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 07: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, visit the Old Market or Artisans d’Angkor, a social enterprise preserving Khmer handicraft traditions in wood and stone carving. Later, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight.
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